What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood and School Age Program Coach position at South Dakota Board of Regents?
Working Title
Early Childhood and School Age Program Coach
Posting Number
CSA02270P
Department
SDSU-School of Educ, Counseling & Human Dev
Physical Location of Position (City)
Pierre
Posting Text
South Dakota State University (SDSU) is looking for a self-motivated and dedicated early childhood care professional to join our team as a Quality Recognition Information System (QRIS) Coach serving early childhood and school age programs. This position supports the Child and Family Resource Network which was established in 1990 as an outreach office at SDSU to provide information and resources for users and providers of childcare and their families. Currently, the Child and Family Resource Network is a state and locally supported Early Childhood Enrichment (ECE) program which provides training, education and resources to adults who are involved in the day-to-day care of children and youth in northeast South Dakota. Experience working in the childcare industry is preferred. This position will be in an outreach office in: Pierre, South Dakota supporting western South Dakota and is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.
Job Responsibilities: Responsible for providing support to early childhood and school age educators to the quality of care in childcare and school age settings. This includes providing consultation, observations, coaching towards quality improvement goals, building relationships, and providing resources to care educators. The position will work on a collaborative team of professionals dedicated to registered and licensed childcare educators who are working to achieve and maintain levels of quality.
Knowledge of:
- Early Childhood Education, South Dakota childcare and school age industry.
- Coaching and mentoring techniques.
- Data entry computer knowledge.
Preferred Knowledge of:
- South Dakota Early Childhood Enrichment system.
- Early childhood and school-age quality observation tools: Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale, Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, and the School Age Care Environment Rating Scale.
Skills & Ability to:
- Establish rapport, maintains reflective and trusting relationships with community partners.
- Listen attentively to others and clearly convey information and ideas.
- Present information in both one-on-one consultations either onsite or virtual and in group settings with childcare leadership teams.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and writing and effective interpersonal communication skills.
- Read, analyze, interpret, organize, plan, and prioritize work to meet competing deadlines.
- Maintain accurate records with attention to detail.
- Self-starter, motivated, flexible and professional.
- Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings, weekends, or overnight travel.
Preferred Skill and Ability to:
- Demonstrate observation, assessment, and documentation skills to support the Environment Rating Scale tools and other supports.
- Demonstrated ability to form and maintain collaborations among community partners and stakeholders.
- Recruit and support childcare programs to participate in the Quality Recognition and Information System as established by the Department of Social Services.
Required License: Valid Driver’s License.
Comments: This position is classified as a Child Care Licensing Specialist. SDSU is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to the university’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
Benefits: SDSU offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; paid holidays; educational assistance; retirement plans; and a generous vacation accrual and sick day allowance.
Application Procedures: SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site, to apply visit https://YourFuture.sdbor.edu. [SE5483; 51532]
Posting Date
01/16/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
02/06/2025
Advertised Salary
$22.69/hour, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits
Duration of the Term
12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent
100
Work Hours
Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM
1-2 evenings per week with occasional weekends.
1-2 evenings per week with occasional weekends.
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Regular
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
This position requires
Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License
If other, please indicate
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs, an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, and over $60 million annual research expenditures.
South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation and the world. Its employees embrace the university’s core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity of thought, and excellence through continuous improvement.
As the state’s 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of South Dakota State University is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, and Aberdeen, and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota.
Jackrabbits Athletics competes as an NCAA Division I member with membership in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Summit League and the Big XII for wrestling.
Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis. Brookings is listed as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals and retirees, and is rated among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota.
The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state’s highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school, and a high school.
The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.
Contact Information
For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact SDSU Human Resources at 605-688-4128.
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